ADOPTED - JULY 28, 2009
Agenda Item No. 51
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION OF $17,000 AS INGHAM COUNTY’S PORTION OF THE LOCAL MATCH FOR THE STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FUND – NONPROFIT CAPACITY GRANT
RESOLUTION #09-240
WHEREAS, The Power of We Consortium, in partnership with Capital Area Michigan Works! is applying for a competitive federal Strengthening Communities Fund – Nonprofit Capacity Grant; and
WHEREAS, these grant funds are made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA); and
WHEREAS, Capital Area Michigan Works! will apply as the lead agency and fiscal agent, using The Power of We Consortium's model for building capacity of community and faith-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, the grant focus is on building the capacity of grassroot organizations working in distressed communities to help low-income individuals secure and retain employment, earn higher wages, obtain better quality jobs, and gain greater access to State and Federal benefits and tax credits; and
WHEREAS, entities from throughout the region, including Clinton and Eaton Counties, and the Cities of Lansing and East Lansing, as well as LEAP and Prima Civitas have been asked to contribute funds toward the required 20% match, to increase the credibility of the application.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that an appropriation of $17,000 from the 2009 Contingency Fund is authorized as Ingham County’s portion of the Local Match for the Strengthening Communities Fund – Nonprofit Capacity Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the expenditure of these funds is contingent upon Capital Area Michigan Works! successful attainment of this competitive grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon receipt of the grant award, a two-year contract not to exceed $17,000 is authorized with Capital Area Michigan Works! using The Power of We Consortium's model for building capacity of community and faith-based organizations, with a focus on building the capacity of grassroot organizations working in
ADOPTED - JULY 28, 2009
Agenda Item No. 51
RESOLUTION #09-240
distressed communities to help low-income individuals secure and retain employment, earn higher wages, obtain better quality jobs, and gain greater access to state and Federal benefits and tax credits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller/Administrator is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES; Yeas: Tennis, Davis, McGrain, Schor, Dougan, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 7/20/09
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Tennis, Davis, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 7/22/09